A to Z of financial terms

See our definitions to help you understand financial and legal terms.

First published: 20/03/2023 Last updated: 20/03/2023

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Number spoofing

A type of scam where fraudsters change the number displayed on your phone to pretend they're calling from a genuine bank. They will then try to trick you into revealing information about your account. See more on number spoofing.